Who We Are

Fall 2025 Full Firm

 

North Road Communications (NRC) is Marist University’s pre-professional, student-run public relations and marketing communications firm, providing pro-bono multimedia services to local, community-based clients across the U.S. and beyond. Over the past year, the firm has experienced significant growth, expanding its membership and capabilities to take on more complex and diverse projects. This expansion has strengthened collaboration across teams, creating a dynamic environment where students can learn from one another while delivering high-quality work for our clients. NRC is committed to giving students meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares them for professional success. Today, the firm proudly supports 130 members and 20 clients.

Our mission statement is based on three guiding principles:

  • Doing: North Road Communications is a proactive agency. All members are dedicated to the work we do and have the desire to take it further.

  • Helping: We work with local, community-based clients and offer integrated marketing services to meet their communication needs.

  • Learning: As students we learn from one another in our collaborative environment by utilizing our class experience and professional development opportunities with the firm.  

DE&I Statement

North Road Communications is committed to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all Marist University students feel valued and encouraged to share their voices. We believe that an inclusive team enhances creativity and supports quality work, which benefits the NRC community as well as our dedicated clients. We strive to ensure fairness through providing equal opportunities for growth and workforce skill development as well as encouraging open conversations where all members are welcome to voice their ideas and concerns. Our DE&I efforts are continuously evolving through the experiences and suggestions of NRC members. We are open to feedback as we strive to create a working environment where all members can thrive and learn in a supportive community on campus.